egomania

ego·ma·nia

noun \ˌē-gō-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\

Definition of EGOMANIA

: the quality or state of being extremely egocentric

— ego·ma·ni·ac \-nē-ˌak\ noun

— ego·ma·ni·a·cal \-mə-ˈnī-ə-kəl\ adjective

— ego·ma·ni·a·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of EGOMANIA

1. <even by Hollywood standards, that movie star's egomania is of epic proportions>

First Known Use of EGOMANIA

1825

Related to EGOMANIA

Synonyms: egocentricity, egocentrism, egoism, egotism, narcissism, navel-gazing, self-absorption, self-centeredness, self-concern, self-interest, self-involvement, selfishness, selfness, self-preoccupation, self-regard

Antonyms: self-abandonment, self-forgetfulness, selflessness, unselfishness

Related Words: complacence, complacency, conceit, conceitedness, ego, pomposity, pompousness, pride, pridefulness, self-admiration, self-conceit, self-esteem, self-importance, self-indulgence, self-love, self-partiality, self-respect, self-satisfaction, self-sufficiency, smugness, vaingloriousness, vainglory, vainness, vanity; self-assumption, self-consequence, self-content, self-contentment, self-glorification

Near Antonyms: altruism, generosity, magnanimity, self-sacrifice; detachment, disinterestedness, fairness, impartiality, neutrality, objectivity; self-flagellation; self-annihilation, self-immolation

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